SuitabookThe Secret of Spiggy Holes
Enid Blyton
- Reading
- Read alongside the child, pausing after the cave discovery and the castle-tower discovery to predict possibilities. Afterwards, discuss how the children worked together and whether the pursuit changed the mood of the adventure.
- Themes
- Children’s independence and teamwork: The children investigate hidden places together, rescue Paul and protect him while kidnappers pursue him. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Secrets, suspicion and trust: A passage leads to an old house, whose new owner seems to be hiding secrets; the children also investigate a boy held in a castle tower. Suspicion and investigation drive the plot, but it is unclear how reliably the children interpret what they discover.
- Royal identity and friendship: The rescued boy is identified as Prince Paul of Baronia, and the children become firm friends with him. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The central tension includes a suspicious adult, a boy held prisoner in a castle tower, kidnappers pursuing him and children hiding during the pursuit. Consider whether this level of suspense feels enjoyable or unsettling for your reader.